Immunological analysis of the EDTA-soluble antigens of Clostridium difficile and related species.
Antigens were extracted with EDTA from 32 strains representing 10 species of Clostridium. When these antigens were examined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, marked cross-reactions were observed between C. difficile, C. sordellii and C. bifermentans. The cross-reactive antigen, visualized by crossed immunoelectrophoresis, was carbohydrate.
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000276:immunology*; D003013:Clostridium / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D004492:Edetic Acid; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D007123:Immunoelectrophoresis, Two-Dimensional
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D004492:Edetic Acid